Proverbs 25:4

New American Bible - revised edition

Remove the dross from silver, and it comes forth perfectly purified;

Cross References

Psalm 66:10

You tested us, O God, tried us as silver tried by fire.

Proverbs 17:3

The crucible for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the tester of hearts is the Lord.

Proverbs 25:3

Like the heavens in height, and the earth in depth, the heart of kings is unfathomable.

Proverbs 26:23

Like a glazed finish on earthenware are smooth lips and a wicked heart.

Ezekiel 22:18

Son of man, the house of Israel has become dross to me. All of them are copper, tin, iron, and lead within a furnace; they have become the dross from silver.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire, may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.